BBQ Cauliflower Bites Bowl with Tangy Avocado Slaw

30 minutes to a fully cooked dinner that is satisfying enough to satisfy the whole family. These BBQ cauliflower bites are paired with tangy avocado slaw and cilantro lime quinoa for the perfect flavor bomb explosion you can’t get enough of!

School is back in session and easy meals are in the queue. If it’s not done in under an hour, then it just can’t happen over here. Which is why I came up with this quick and easy power bowl.

I love how you can prepare the rest of the parts while the BBQ cauliflower bites bake. Then let the family build their own in the proportions they want! We have one that was quinoa heavy, one that couldn’t get enough of the slaw and one who was downing cauliflower bites like they were candy.

Preparing a BBQ cauliflower bites bowl with ease!

There is nothing quite like a quick and easy dinner, that does not require a lot of thinking, but that does satisfy your hunger like a fancy meal. This recipe is just that, but oh so much more:

easily done in about 30 minutes

has loads of flavor without a lot of fuss

only 8 ingredients, including salt

everyone can build their own bowl

easy clean up

covers all the basics: protein, veggies, carbs, healthy fat

This is one of those meals that you can keep going back to over and over. You can even prep some of the parts ahead of time so it’s an even easier dinner. I like to make my own BBQ sauce so I always do that the day, or a few days, before. The quinoa (or rice if you prefer) can also be made ahead of time. Here are the easy steps to get this on your table stat!

If you’re making the quinoa (instead of using frozen brown rice), then cook it first.

While it is cooking, mix the BBQ sauce and chopped cauliflower together.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until sticky and browned.

While the BBQ cauliflower bites are baking, make the tangy avocado slaw.

Once everything is done put it all together into one bombtastic bowl!

I’m warning you that this may cause major future cravings. Which is totally fine because it’s quick and easy!

30 minutes to a fully cooked dinner that is satisfying enough to satisfy the whole family. These BBQ cauliflower bites are paired with tangy avocado slaw and cilantro lime quinoa for the perfect flavor bomb explosion you can't get enough of!

Course:
Main Course

Cuisine:
American

Keyword:
BBQ power bowl, easy school night dinners

Servings: 4

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Sophia DeSantis

Ingredients

BBQ Cauliflower Bites:

1headcauliflower, chopped into bite sized pieces (gives about 4 cups)

1cupBBQ sauce(homemade one linked here, or use store bought to make it super easy)

Tangy Avocado Slaw:

¾ - 1cupavocado, about 1 average sized avocado

4cupsshredded cabbage, can use a mix of red and green or a prepackaged mix too

If you’re making quinoa, mix the quinoa, water, 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro and salt in a small pot.

Place on stove top on high heat and bring to a boil (about 5-7 minutes).

Once boiling, cover, turn down the heat and cook an additional 12-15 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Once done remove from heat and let sit until you’re done with everything else. If using ready rice, follow the instructions in the notes.

Meanwhile, mix the chopped cauliflower with the BBQ sauce in a bowl.

Spread on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until brown and sticky. Bake less if you like your cauliflower al dente, and more if you like it more cooked.

While it is baking, mix all slaw ingredients together to make tangy avocado slaw.

Don’t forget to watch the quinoa as the cauliflower is baking as well.

When the cauliflower is done, fluff the quinoa with a fork, and add the other 2 tablespoons of cilantro and the lime juice. Mix well.

Separate everything into 4 bowls, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if you prefer and devour!

Recipe Notes

I love my homemade BBQ sauce and make it the day (or two) before I make this so it can settle in the fridge, but use a store bought favorite to make this meal even easier. My homemade version makes 2 cups so either half it or make it all and keep extra to drizzle over the top.

I love using a prepackaged cabbage mix with red and green cabbage, and even some shredded carrots. But you can use any combo you like or even just one type of cabbage.

This cilantro lime quinoa is very easy to make and it cooks as you prepare the rest. It helps add some protein which is why I love it here. But you can also make this extremely simple by using frozen cooked brown rice (I love the one from Trader Joe’s). Then heat 2 cups up with half of the cilantro and salt like the recipe says. Once done, add the rest of the cilantro and the lime juice and mix well.

Tips to prep ahead: Make BBQ sauce and quinoa or rice.

Baby/kid food idea: Cut cauliflower into small bites and make sure to cook well. Slice cabbage extra thin and massage with hands when mixing slaw to soften. Serve each separately as finger like foods if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Easy BBQ Cauliflower Bites Bowl with Tangy Avocado Slaw

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 451mg19%

Potassium 730mg21%

Total Carbohydrates 57g19%

Dietary Fiber 7g28%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A3.8%

Vitamin C122.6%

Calcium6.4%

Iron6.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi Amy, not quite sure what to tell you since cauliflower is the main ingredient here. You can always use another vegetable although that would make it quite a different recipe. But any veggie mixed with BBQ sauce and baked would probably be delicious!

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